Norfolk · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Long Stratton.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Long Stratton's ~800 private landlords across Norfolk. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with South Norfolk District Council as the local housing authority.
Typical Entry Price
�175k��310k
Gross Yield
6�9%
Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Road Access
A140 to Norwich (20 min), A140 to Diss (10 min)
Rail
Nearest station: Norwich (13 miles) or Spooner Row (9 miles)
Long Stratton rental market, what landlords need to know
South Norfolk commuter village on the A140 10 miles south of Norwich. Growing population with consistent demand from Norwich workers and families seeking affordable South Norfolk village living.
Essential documents for Long Stratton landlords
View all →Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement
The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.
Section 8 Notice Pack (All Grounds)
Every mandatory and discretionary ground on the new 2026 list, pre-labelled with the notice period, arrears threshold, and evidence block.
Landlord Annual Compliance Checklist
Annual walk-through of every compliance touchpoint: gas, electrical, EPC, smoke/CO, Right-to-Rent, deposit, licensing, database registration.
Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack
For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.
What changes for Long Stratton landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Long Stratton tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by South Norfolk District Council. The headline changes for Norfolk landlords are:
- → Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions permanently abolished, use Section 8
- → All new tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, no more ASTs
- → Rent increases via Section 13 only, contractual review clauses unenforceable
- → Pet requests must be considered, blanket ‘no pets’ policies are unlawful
- → Private landlord database registration coming, date TBC
Long Stratton landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Long Stratton?
South Norfolk District Council is the local housing authority for Long Stratton, Norfolk. Only mandatory national HMO licensing applies at present (properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more households); there is no borough-wide selective or additional scheme currently in force. Always confirm the current designation with the council before letting, as licensing schemes and area boundaries are reviewed periodically.
Does Long Stratton have selective licensing?
No. South Norfolk District Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Always verify with the council before letting.
Is Long Stratton a good buy-to-let location?
Long Stratton offers 6�9% gross yields on entry prices of �175,000��310,000. A140 road access to Norwich in 20 minutes and growing commuter demand support stable tenant demand.